Car financing: 2005 BMW Z4
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.2 to 11.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.2 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2005 BMW Z4 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2005 BMW Z4 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L 6-cylinder | 2.5L 6-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $19.60 | $19.60 | $19.60 | $19.60 | $20.65 |
2005 BMW Z4: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,900 | US$3,900 | US$3,900 | US$3,900 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,920 | $3,920 | $3,920 | $3,920 | $4,130 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2005 BMW Z4
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 191 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (175), air bags (10) and electrical system (6). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2005 BMW Z4 for buyers
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2005 BMW Z4 for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Here is what to know about the 2005 BMW Z4 before buying one.
A buyer's checks
Owners filed 191 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering, air bags and electrical system; have those parts checked. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
The figures, translated
The 2.5L 6-cylinder is what moves it, with rear-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
Rated at 11.2 L/100 km combined, it needs around 34 litres for a 300 km round trip. In energy, every 100 km costs about $19.60 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,900 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
When the Z4 makes sense
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Practical details
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo.
A longer test drive
Rent the Z4 for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Rent the Z4 for a week and see how it fits your life. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
Choosing the right one
Within the 2005 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
The cost of driving it
A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $196 at our price setting. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Ready when you are
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2005 BMW Z4 from us first.
Ask us about the 2005 BMW Z4
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2005 BMW Z4 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2005 BMW Z4
Does CarmaCars sell the 2005 BMW Z4?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2005 BMW Z4 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2005 BMW Z4 have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2005 BMW Z4 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,900 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3920.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.